Book Synopsis
Two strangers arrive on a snow swept Colorado Ranch.
For Laramee Stone, it's a long overdue return home.
For Jamie Cannon, it's a chance to prove he's become a better man.
After tragedy broke her family, Laramee fled her family’s once beloved Colorado ranch. But the news that her ailing parents are considering selling the place lures her home after five bitter years.
Jamie Cannon spent a decade redeeming himself from the mistakes of his youth. As a successful partner in his family's real estate business, he's back on solid ground. If only his worried parents believed it too.
When Jamie needs an escape from the Denver social scene, the Stone’s request for an appraisal of their remote ranch gives him the perfect excuse to get away. But Laramee Stone is as determined to drive this paper pusher off her family’s property as Jamie is dedicated to fulfilling his assignment. The two eventually agree to a truce for the sake of the Stone’s financial future, but as Laramee and Jamie work together, they reveal glimpses into the tragedies that destroyed their pasts. In one another’s company, old hurts heal, and they feel whole.
But ex-fiancé Sutton is back. This man, who saved Laramee and her parents after tragedy struck, wants Jamie gone and Laramee back. Sutton discovers Jamie’s past and reminds him of his failings, leaving Jamie with two critical questions he must answer before he can tell Laramee how he feels—
Could Jamie’s past baggage threaten Laramee’s happiness?
And is he the better man for Laramee Stone?
Book Details
- Publisher : L.C. Lewis (February 9, 2024)
- Genre: Contemporary Romance
- Language : English
- Paperback : 292 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1733823670
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
Can two broken people mend each other's hearts? Laramee and Jamie have both faced adversity in their lives, leading to an interesting encounter when they cross paths unexpectedly. Laramee has returned to her hometown in Colorado to safeguard her parents' ranch with many uncertainties surrounding its future. Laramee left the ranch following a devastating family incident, she needs to cope with difficult decisions as her parents contemplate selling the property.
On the other hand, Jamie, at the request of Laramee's parents, arrives to assess the ranch's value, as he works to distance himself from his turbulent teen years that were full of addiction and emotional turmoil. Jamie is tormented by feelings of remorse and inadequacy, and he becomes the target of Laramee's apprehension. She suspects that he has ulterior motives for being there. The situation escalates with the involvement of Laramee's former jealous and overbearing fiancé, Sutton, who only adds extra conflict to the situation.
Along with the turmoil, there are themes of tragedy, resilience, hope, and reconciliation woven throughout the novel. There are also elements of family bonding, renewing friendships, dealing with betrayal, and finding love.
The relationship between Laramee and Jamie grows as they are both dealing with forgiving themselves and a strong desire to move forward in their lives. There are also many humorous and heartfelt moments between the couple.
You can't help but root for the main characters as their journey unfolds in this well-written story. While The Better Man is part of the Silver Buckle Bride series, this book stands on its own, and characters from the first book do make appearances.
This modern love story provides an ideal backdrop to showcase the beauty of second chances leading to new beginnings.
****Meet Author Laurie Lewis****
Laurie (L.C.) Lewis is a multiple-award-winning novelist of inspirational fiction. She's also a weather-whiner who loves God, family, crabs, nesting boxes, twinkle lights, sappy movies, and the sea. It’s documented that she’s craft-challenged and particularly lethal with a glue gun, so she set her creative juices on writing, which was less likely to burn her fingers.
Born in Baltimore, Laurie will always be a Marylander at heart, but a recent move to a house overlooking Utah Lake makes Utah her new love. Her Maryland years, spent within the exciting and history-rich corridor between Philadelphia, Baltimore, and D.C., made her a politics and history junkie. During a seven-year stint as a science-education facilitator, Laurie honed her research skills, eventually turning to writing full time.
The Letter Carrier is Laurie’s fourteenth published novel and the winner of The 2023 Whitney Awards for "Novel of the Year," and
"Best General Fiction, Adult Category." Laurie’s next book, “Revenge Never Rests,” released in December 2022 by Covenant Communications is currently a Whitney Award nominee.
Laurie writes in multiple genres, penning her women’s fiction and romance novels as Laurie Lewis, and her historical fiction novels as L.C. Lewis.
She’s also a RONE Award Winner (The Dragons of Alsace Farm) and was twice named a New Apple Literary Award winner in 2017 (The Dragons of Alsace Farm) and in 2018, winning Best New Fiction (Love on a Limb). She is also a BRAGG Medallion honoree, and she was twice named a Whitney Awards and USA Best Books Awards finalist.
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